BPS Elementary Science Exemplars Project
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| Grade: | Four |
| Topic: | Characteristic of Animals |
| Instructional Materials: | Animals (DW) |
| *Special Instructions: | None |
| MA LS (96 version): | Provide examples of variations as well as similarities among individuals of the same species. |
| MA LS (01 version): | Grade 3 – 5 Life Science: Explain how the structures of living things (e.g., shape of beak or "feet", placement of eyes on head, length of neck) are adaptations to their environment that help them survive. Describe how organisms meet some of their needs in an environment by using behaviors (patterns of activities) in response to information (stimuli) received from the environment. |
| BPS LS: | Animals have structures that serve functions in growth, survival and reproduction |
| Technology Connection: | Student uses a Word template. (See the templates section.) |
*The teacher should encourage students to elaborate, give more than the minimum, and strive for a Level 4.
A student response correctly giving the minimum number of responses or details is a Level 3.
In order to achieve a Level 4, a student must go above and beyond what is asked. For example, the student gives more than the required minimum or makes additional connections.
Name: _________________________Date:____________
Choose an animal from the mammal and bird class and explain how each animal meets four basic needs for survival.
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